Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
No grids, no party!
A course by Leo Calderón , Graphic Designer and Calligrapher
About the video: No grids, no party!
Overview
“To create disorder, we must first order our ideas; The same thing happens in calligraphy. While it is great to practice a new style on a blank paper, the use of calligraphic guides will always help us to better understand the distribution of spaces, widths and heights of the letters. That is why, in this lesson, I will teach you how to create and use our own grids.”
In this video lesson Leo Calderón addresses the topic: No grids, no party!, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy. Learn the basics of this style and explore the beauty behind it by creating your own calligraphy piece.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll teach you how to create your own calligraphic grid. We will start by discussing what proportions mean in a particular calligraphic style. It's important to note that different styles may vary significantly in terms of proportions. which primarily depend on their historical origin and architectural Here. i present four styles of translational calligraphies: Chancery or Italic. a Gothic style known Fractura. carolingian calligraphy. and the Foundational script that we'll explore in upcoming lessons. The construction of each style varies. influencing their unique character...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Foundational Calligraphy
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Leo Calderón
A course by Leo Calderón
A native of Chile, Leo Calderón is a graphic designer with a specialization in typography from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and also a professor of design and typography at the Instituto Profesional AIEP in Santiago, Chile. He considers his forte to be in calligraphy and lettering, both arts perfected under the teachings of great experts and many years of practice.
With more than 8 years of experience in this trade, he has worked for internationally renowned brands such as Heineken, Visa, Ralph Lauren, Johnnie Walker, Vans, and Guess. Additionally, he has participated in multiple Bienales de Tipografía Latinoamericana in recent years, being recognized in the Emerging category for his typographic project, Picarona.
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